Dubbed the “father” of Nutella by the Italian media, Rivella helped create the world’s most famous hazelnut spread.

Francesco Rivella's death led to an outpouring of tributes from the public for his legacy of developing the world's famous hazelnut spread.

Francesco Rivella, the Italian chemist renowned for his pivotal role in the creation of Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97.

ALBAWABA - Renowned Italian chemist Francesco Rivella, best known for working hand in hand with Ferrero to create the world's most famous chocolate spre

Francesco Rivella, whose name may not be as instantly recognizable as the iconic hazelnut spread he helped create, passed away on February 14th—Valentine’s Day—at the age of 97. While Pietro Ferrero conceived the initial idea for a sweet treat born from post-war cocoa shortages,

Francesco Rivella, the man behind the creation of Nutella, has died. He was 97. The Italian chemist who is credited with developing the beloved Ferrero chocolate hazelnut spread died on Valentine's Day on Friday,

Francesco Rivella, a pioneering chemist in the confectionery industry and a key figure behind the creation of Nutella, passed away on February 14 at the age of 97. Dubbed the “father” of the iconic hazelnut cocoa spread,

Dubbed the “father” of Nutella, Francesco Rivella began working at Italian chocolate and confectionary company Ferrero in 1952